Comments on: 10 Things to Expect from an Agent https://rachellegardner.com/10-things-to-expect-from-an-agent/ Literary Agent Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:48:29 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: fsbo wyoming https://rachellegardner.com/10-things-to-expect-from-an-agent/#comment-218818 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:48:29 +0000 http://rachellegardner.flywheelsites.com/2009/04/10-things-to-expect-from-an-agent/#comment-218818 Websites we think you should visit…

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]]> By: Rabid Fox https://rachellegardner.com/10-things-to-expect-from-an-agent/#comment-10403 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:26:00 +0000 http://rachellegardner.flywheelsites.com/2009/04/10-things-to-expect-from-an-agent/#comment-10403 >This was a fine post with a lot of great tidbits to keep in mind when it comes times to start submitting query letters. Thanks so much.

]]> By: Nicholas Lovell https://rachellegardner.com/10-things-to-expect-from-an-agent/#comment-10228 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:05:00 +0000 http://rachellegardner.flywheelsites.com/2009/04/10-things-to-expect-from-an-agent/#comment-10228 >That’s a useful list, but it seems to me that it’s important to remember that an agent *works for you*. Not in a boss/worker kind of way, but in the way that he or she is their to represent their interests. And therefore you need to build a working relationship built on trust and support.

I think lots of authors get very fixated on the need to have an agent, which can make them seem needy. Having a professional conversation with a prospective agent, which shows that you understand the two-way process of getting a book published, is helpful.

Plus of course you get to find out if you think you can work with the agent well in the future, which is absolutely critical.

]]> By: Julie Weathers https://rachellegardner.com/10-things-to-expect-from-an-agent/#comment-10045 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:55:00 +0000 http://rachellegardner.flywheelsites.com/2009/04/10-things-to-expect-from-an-agent/#comment-10045 >i have a question, should you be basically finished writing your novel or whatever before you begin the search for an agent?–

It should not only be finished, it should be proofed, revised and polished until it shines. Don’t give an agent a reason to say no. This is your one opportunity to knock their socks off.

]]> By: Investing in Real Estate https://rachellegardner.com/10-things-to-expect-from-an-agent/#comment-9937 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:27:00 +0000 http://rachellegardner.flywheelsites.com/2009/04/10-things-to-expect-from-an-agent/#comment-9937 >Nice Check List Providing in stepwise. Thanks for Sharing…

]]> By: Amber Lynn Argyle https://rachellegardner.com/10-things-to-expect-from-an-agent/#comment-9932 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 02:43:00 +0000 http://rachellegardner.flywheelsites.com/2009/04/10-things-to-expect-from-an-agent/#comment-9932 >So, when you decide that an agent is no longer right for you, what then? What are the steps? Agent author counseling? Trial separations? Divorce?

And are you in the same boat as before you had the agent? I mean, it doesn’t sound right to say, “I had an agent. I didn’t work out.” in the next query. But from what I’ve been told, you can’t shop for a new agent until you drop the old one (I’ve heard it compared to a cheating spouse.)

It’s a tough spot to be in.

]]> By: Kathleen Elizabeth https://rachellegardner.com/10-things-to-expect-from-an-agent/#comment-9931 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 07:45:00 +0000 http://rachellegardner.flywheelsites.com/2009/04/10-things-to-expect-from-an-agent/#comment-9931 >i have a question, should you be basically finished writing your novel or whatever before you begin the search for an agent?

]]> By: Saoirse Redgrave https://rachellegardner.com/10-things-to-expect-from-an-agent/#comment-9917 Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:35:00 +0000 http://rachellegardner.flywheelsites.com/2009/04/10-things-to-expect-from-an-agent/#comment-9917 >Great points, Rachelle! And it actually makes me feel pretty darned good about my agent, even though he’s pretty new in the business. 🙂

~Saoirse

]]> By: Genny https://rachellegardner.com/10-things-to-expect-from-an-agent/#comment-9907 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:42:00 +0000 http://rachellegardner.flywheelsites.com/2009/04/10-things-to-expect-from-an-agent/#comment-9907 >This is great information. Thanks!

]]> By: Bola https://rachellegardner.com/10-things-to-expect-from-an-agent/#comment-9871 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:37:00 +0000 http://rachellegardner.flywheelsites.com/2009/04/10-things-to-expect-from-an-agent/#comment-9871 >Just to let you know that agents (christians)like you give writers a hope that some they will be read (heard)!

Keep it up!

Bola

]]> By: Litgirl01 https://rachellegardner.com/10-things-to-expect-from-an-agent/#comment-9853 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:11:00 +0000 http://rachellegardner.flywheelsites.com/2009/04/10-things-to-expect-from-an-agent/#comment-9853 >So… having a cell phone from every carrier out there is out of the question? *grin*

Thanks for the info! 🙂

]]> By: lynnrush https://rachellegardner.com/10-things-to-expect-from-an-agent/#comment-9851 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:16:00 +0000 http://rachellegardner.flywheelsites.com/2009/04/10-things-to-expect-from-an-agent/#comment-9851 >Great post.
I’ve heard that, too, Sharon, that you should get to know the agent before hand.

This is an important list. Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: Rose McCauley https://rachellegardner.com/10-things-to-expect-from-an-agent/#comment-9850 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:52:00 +0000 http://rachellegardner.flywheelsites.com/2009/04/10-things-to-expect-from-an-agent/#comment-9850 >Thanks, Rachelle, for this informative post as well as yesterday’s funny one! I’m in the process of seeking an agent, so this real list is very helpful to me. Lots of words and ideas to chew on!

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